甘肃省镇原县二中2018_2019学年高二英语上学期期中试题.doc

1、- 1 -20182019 学年度第一学期期中考试试题高二（英语）第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节：（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A,B,C,D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂上。Passage AI travel a lot, and I find out different “styles” of directions every time I ask “How can I get to the post office?”Foreign tourists are often confused in Japan

2、 because most streets there dont have names; in Japan, people use landmarks in their directions instead of street names. For example, the Japanese will say to travelers, “Go straight down to the corner. Turn left at the big hotel and go past a fruit market. The post office is across from the bus sto

3、p.”In the countryside of the American Midwest, there are not usually many landmarks. There are no mountains, so the land is very flat; in many places there are no towns or buildings within miles. Instead of landmarks, people will tell you directions and distances. In Kansas or Iowa, for example, peo

4、ple will say, “Go north two miles. Turn east, and then go another mile.”People in Los Angeles, California, have no idea of distance on the map; they measure distance in time, not miles. “How far away is the post office?” you ask. “Oh,” they answer, “its about five minutes from here.” You say, “Yes,

5、but how many miles away is it?” They dont know.Its true that a person doesnt know the answer to your question sometimes. What happens in such a situation? A New Yorker might say, Sorry, I have no idea.” But in Yucatan, Mexico, no one answers “I dont know.” People in Yucatan believe that “I dont know

6、” is impolite, They usually give an answer, often a wrong one. A tourist can get very, very lost in Yucatan!1. When a tourist asks the Japanese the way to a certain place they usually _A. describe the place carefullyB. show him a map of the placeC. refer to recognizable buildings and places D. tell

7、him the names of the streets2. What is the place where people measure distance in time?A. Los Angeles. B. New York. C. Kansas. D. Iowa.3. People in Yucatan may give a tourist a wrong answer _A. in order to save time B. so as to be polite C. as a test D. for fun4. What can we infer from the text?A. P

8、eople have similar understandings of politeness. B. Its useful for travelers to know how to ask the way properly.- 2 -C. Its important for travelers to understand cultural differences.D. New Yorkers are generally friendly to visitors.Passage BW is the UKs biggest and best online guide to the perform

9、ing arts including theatre, opera, classical music, dance and so on. The Lion KingMusical: The stage adaptation of the Disney film taken from an original African story. A young lion grows up and learns that taking over the pride requires wisdom and maturity (成熟). Place: Lyceum Theatre, Wellington St

10、reet, LondonTelephone: 0870 243 9000Date: Friday, 18 Nov. 2011Ticket price: 37.5 OliverMusical: Dickens story of a boy in a London workhouse and his adventures on the way to discovering his family. The songs include Food glorious food, Youve got to pick a pocket or two, Who will buy this wonderful m

11、orning, I am reviewing the situation and Consider yourself at home.Place: Theatre Royal, Catherine Street, LondonTelephone: 020 7494 5061Date: Thursday, 17 Nov. 2011Ticket price: 25 but now save 20% Jersey BoysMusical: It tells the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons: the blue-collar kids fr

12、om New Jersey formed a singing group and became famous. The musical features many of the groups popular songs such as Big girls dont cry, Oh, what a night and Cant take my eyes off you.Place: Prince Edward Theatre, Old Compton Street, LondonTelephone: 0870 850 9191 Date: Saturday, 19 Nov. 2011Ticket

13、 price: 22.5 Alls Well That Ends WellPlay: A romantic story. Helena, daughter of a poor physician, loves Bertram, son of a Countess (女伯爵). Place: Shakespeares Globe Theatre, Park Street, LondonTelephone: 020 7401 9919Date: Sunday, 20 Nov. 2011Ticket price: 40.55. If Mary is available on Friday, whic

14、h of the following should she call to buy a ticket?A. 0870 850 9191. B. 0870 243 9000.C. 020 7494 5061. D. 020 7401 9919.6. In the musical Jersey Boys, you will hear all of the following EXCEPT _. - 3 -A. Oh, what a night B. Cant take my eyes off you C. Big girls dont cry D. Who will buy this wonder

15、ful morning 7. If you want to buy a ticket at a discount, you should go to _.A. Shakespeares Globe Theatre B. Lyceum Theatre C. Prince Edward Theatre D. Theatre Royal 8. What is the main purpose of the text?A. To introduce some famous English theatres. B. To show the importance of W.C. To give some

16、information about the performing arts.D. To teach readers how to use the online guide.Passage CNot everyone can sit around and daydream while twirling (旋转) hair or worrying about how they are going to style it for school pictures or a special event. Some kids have no hair at all due to illness. Lock

17、s of Love is an organization that helps kids deal with their hair loss by providing real hair wigs (假发) from donors.Jessica Moon, a photo editor, donates (捐献) her hair whenever she cuts it, waiting each time for it to grow the necessary 10 inches. “I dont miss my hair at all,” Moon said. “And it gro

18、ws really quickly.”At Locks of Love, the focus is on helping kids who have gone bald (秃顶) and feel embarrassed to go out in public to go on with the activities they normally enjoy. Lauren Kukkamaa, who works for the organization, believes that it is important for kids to live out their lives as norm

19、ally as possible. “Many times, a lot of children feel embarrassed by their baldness,” she said. “They have low self-confidence, so they may want to stop playing sports or going to summer camps. When they get the hair wigs, they feel confident to start doing these things again.” “For a donor, I think

20、 its a very personal donation,” said Kukkamaa. “Youre giving of yourself. If youre looking for a way to get involved and give back, I think its a great opportunity for someone.” Moon, who first donated her hair when she was 15 after she found out her father had cancer, said donating is a good way to

21、 make a difference.“The best part is that its helpful for someone and it does make a difference for patients who need the hair,” she said.9. One of the reasons why Moon is glad to donate is that _.A. her hair could grow back very quickly B. she looks more beautiful with short hairC. she could earn e

22、xtra money by doing it D. she neednt worry about how to style it 10. What is the main task of Locks of Love?A. Encouraging kids to get rid of shyness. B. Teaching people how to style hair well.C. Finding out why some people lose hair. D. Helping bald children to live - 4 -normally.11. According to t

23、he text, Kukkamaa thought that _.A. 10 inches of hair may change a childs life B. a person with long hair will be more confidentC. people are devoting themselves by donating hair D. children like wearing wigs for a special event12. What would be the best title for the text?A. You can make a differen

24、ce B. Donating your hairC. Bald kids are very poor D. Wearing real hair wigsPassage DIf youd like to go travelling, the following World Heritage Sites may be your best choices.Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest AreaThe Jiuzhaigou valley, which lies in the northern part of Sichuan Provinc

25、e, reaches a height of more than 4,800m, with a series of diverse forest ecosystems(生态系统). Its particularly well-known for series of narrow land forms and excellent waterfalls. Some 140 kinds of birds live in the valley, as well as a number of endangered plants and animals, including the giant panda

26、. For more information, please visithttp:/whc.unesco.org/en/list/637.Khami Ruins National MonumentThe city of Khami, which developed after the capital of Great Zimbabwe had been given up in the mid-16th century, is of great archaeological(考古的) interest. The discovery of objects from Europe and China

27、 shows that Khami was a major centre for trade over a long period of time. For more information, please visit http:/whc.unesco.org/en/list/637.Henderson IslandHenderson Island, which lies in the eastern South Pacific, is one of the few atolls(环礁) in the world whose ecology has been untouched by huma

28、n beings. It is particularly famous for the 10 plants and four land birds that can only be seen on the island.For more information, please visit http:/whc.unesco.org/en/list/487.Old City of JerusalemAs a holy city for three different religions in the Middle East, Jerusalem has always been of great r

29、eligious importance. It was given a World Heritage Status in 1981 and placed on the “World Heritage in Danger List“ in the following year.For more information, please visit http:/whc.unesco.org/en/list/148.13. Which of the following is TRUE about the Jiuzhaigou valley?A. It has the most beautiful fo

30、rests.B. Wonderful waterfalls can be seen there.C. About 140 kinds of animals live there.D. You can find most of Chinas endangered plants there.14. From the passage you can learn that Henderson Island_.A. hasnt been influenced by human activities- 5 -B. is made up of a few large atolls C. isnt suita

31、ble for humans to live onD. is open to visitors free of charge15.If you want to learn about religions, you may visit_. A. http:/whc.unesco.org/en/list/637 B. http:/whc.unesco.org/en/list/365C. http:/whc.unesco.org/en/list/487D. http:/whc.unesco.org/en/list/148第二节：(共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 l0 分) 根据短文内容，从短文后

32、的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，有两项为多余选项，并将答案填涂在答题卡上。How to Be an Effective Member of a TeamWorking in a team can be rewarding, but at times it can be difficult. To create a successful team, effective communication methods are necessary. Here weve outlined some ways to avoid some common team mistakes as well as s

33、ome helpful advice.1. Communicate_16_Letting bad feelings brew(酝酿) will only make you feel bad and want to isolate yourself from the group. Not only does it feel good to get the bad feelings out, but it will be better for the team in the long run.2._17_ People in your group will lose respect for you

34、 if youre constantly blaming others for not meeting deadlines. Group members understand if you have a heavy workload and arent able to meet a deadline. Saying something like, “Im really sorry, but Ill get it to you by the end of today.“ will earn you a lot more respect than trying to make it seem li

35、ke its everyone elses fault that you missed your deadline.3. Support group members ideasIf a teammate suggests something, always consider it!_18_And this makes you a good team member. After all, nobody likes a know-it-all.4. Listen ActivelyLook at the person whos speaking to you, nod, ask questions

36、and acknowledge whats said by paraphrasing points that have been made. If youre unclear about something thats been said, ask for more information to clear up any confusion before moving on. Effective communication is a vital part of any team._19_ 5. Get InvolvedShare suggestions, ideas, solutions an

37、d proposals with your team members. Take the time to help your fellow teammates. You can guarantee there will be a time in the future when youll need some help or advice. 20 A. Thus, the value of good listening skills shouldnt be underestimated（低估）.B. If you have a problem with someone in your group

38、, talk to him about it. C. Dont Blame OthersD. Have faith that people will recognize when good work is being done.- 6 -E. Avoid showing offF. Considering the groups ideas shows youre interested in other peoples ideas, not just your own.G. And if youve helped them in the past, theyll be more than hap

39、py to lend a helping hand.第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A,B,C,D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂上。I grew up poor living with six brothers, three sisters and my mother. We had little money, but plenty of love and 21 I was happy and energetic. I understood that no ma

40、tter how poor a person was, he could still 22 a dream.My dream was 23. By the time I was sixteen, I could throw a ninety-mile-per-hour baseball and 24 anything that moved on the field. I was also 25: my high school coach was John, who not only 26 me, but also taught me how to believe in myself. He 2

41、7 me the difference between having a dream and showing conviction (信念). One particular incident with coach John changed my life forever.A friend 28 me for a summer job. This meant a chance for money in my pocket money for a new bike, new clothes and the 29 of savings for a house for my mother. Then

42、I realized I would have to 30 summer baseball to handle the work schedule, and that meant I would have to tell John I wouldnt be playing.When I told John, he was as31 as I expected him to be. “You have your whole life to work, “ he said, “Your 32 days are limited. You cant afford to waste them. “ I

43、stood before him with my head 33 , trying to think of the words that would 34 to him why my dream of buying my mom a house and having money in my pocket was worth facing his 35 in me.“ Well, “he asked, “is $3.5 an hour the 36 of a dream? “That simple question made 37 to me the difference between wan

44、ting something right now and having a 38 . I devoted myself to sports that summer. I was chosen by the Pittsburgh Pirates to play baseball within that year. At the same time, I was 39 a $ 20,000 contract（合同）. Later, I bought my mother the 40 of my dream!21. A. fashion B. time C. patience D. attentio

45、n22. A. afford B. continue C. make D. bring 23. A. money B. music C. business D. athletics 24. A. kick B. hit C. play D. pass25. A. right B. lucky C. popular D. confident26. A. dealt with B. relied on C. called on D. believed in 27. A. gave B. brought C. taught D. asked28. A. recommended B. advised

46、C. applied D. called29. A. aim B. start C. idea D. purpose30. A. give in B. give up C. give away D. give off31. A. happy B. frightened C. mad D. excited- 7 -32. A. living B. playing C. working D. dreaming33. A. moving B. shaking C. hanging D. nodding34. A. explain B. announce C. apologize D. express

47、 35. A. belief B. pride C. fear D. disappointment36. A. length B. power C. price D. spirit37. A. attractive B. direct C. straight D. clear 38. A. design B. thought C. mind D. goal 39. A. offered B. paid C. presented D. found40. A. watch B. house C. car D. book第二节: 语法填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面

48、材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于 3 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。The United KingdomWelcome to the United Kingdom and I can greatly honored to be your guide.The United Kingdom, 41_whole name is The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, consists 42_ four countries:England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. It

49、 43_(cover)an area pf 243.6 thousand square kilometers and has a population of 62 million.England is the largest country of four and for 44_(convenient), 45_was divided into three zones.46_(relative)speaking, the population is not very small and you will find most of population settled in the South. But most of industri